Shocking news: Doctors make a lot of money

Physicians and surgeons topped the list of highest-paid occupations in New York, according to new statistics from the state Department of Labor.

The median wage for the profession is $150,000. Dentists are up next ($138,000), followed by lawyers ($132,000) and podiatrists ($123,000) Teachers don’t make the list, of course. And neither do newspaper reporters.

The labor department notes that four of the five highest-paying professions require advanced degrees. The full list is below